The indigenous automaker is now gearing up to introduce the Punch EV facelift in the coming weeks, which will be followed by the Tata Tiago EV facelift. New 2026 Tata Punch EVThe updated Punch EV is expected to come with slightly revised styling and feature enhancements, while retaining the 25kWh and 35kWh battery pack options. Rumour has it that Tata Motors might also introduce the Nexon’s 45kWh battery pack on the new 2026 Tata Punch EV lineup. New 2026 Tata Tiago EVThe latest spy images reveal that the new 2026 Tata Tiago EV facelift will feature redesigned headlamps, updated front and rear bumpers, newly-designed alloy wheels and revised taillamps. The 2026 Tiago EV will continue to support both AC and DC fast charging.

The political landscape is buzzing following a notable snub by former President Olusegun Obasanjo toward his former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. This victory marks Nigeria’s ninth bronze medal in the tournament’s history, maintaining their perfect record in AFCON third-place play-offs. A principal official of the ADC disclosed that the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance was originally proposed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Impeachment: Respect court order, Rivers APC tells CJThe Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called on the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, to respect an interim court injunction restraining him from receiving or acting on any resolution of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the President’s return in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi trip,’ issued on Saturday.

Gunmen have killed a policeman and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on a farm in Ogunmakin Community, Ibadan area of Oyo State. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred at about 1 pm on Thursday at Aqua Triton Company when around 10 armed men stormed the facility in a commando-style operation. Although the names of the victims could not be confirmed, he said a search had commenced to rescue the expatriate. “I can confirm that an attack occurred at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, when unknown gunmen stormed the facility in a commando-style operation. One police officer tragically died while repelling the attack, injuring some of the assailants, and the Chinese expatriate principal was abducted,” he said.

Audacy Music caught up with Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch to talk about 20 years of the band, their upcoming album, and the power of a rock show. You have to manage the human part of this because it’s not just the art, it’s the human relations.”Five Finger Death Punch has announced the first leg of their 2026-2027 World tour. Long recognized as one of the most charitable bands in rock, Five Finger Death Punch has spent decades giving back to various causes, including US military veterans and first responders and their families. Five Finger Death Punch continues to stand at the intersection of music, and service, proving once again that success means nothing unless it’s shared. The 20th Anniversary World Tour will showcase new material from the Five Finger Death Punch’s upcoming tenth studio album alongside the anthems that defined a generation of fans.

The House of Representatives is considering a constitutional amendment bill seeking to prohibit the public parade of suspects by the police and other law enforcement agencies. This follows the widespread condemnation the practice has witnessed from human rights groups, the judiciary and civil society organisations in the country for decades. A new subsection is to be inserted to explicitly outlaw the public parade of arrested persons. Reacting to the proposed amendment, pro-democracy advocate and founder of Women Arise, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, commended the House for taking steps to align Nigeria’s constitutional framework with international human rights standards. She said, “There is an existing absolute ban on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of persons, which undermines personal dignity under International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law.

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called on the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, to respect an interim court injunction restraining him from receiving or acting on any resolution of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Nwauju described the action of the lawmakers as unfortunate, warning that it could serve as a dangerous footnote to the survival of the APC in Rivers State. “We warn again that this is a needless legislative overreach, having observed the recalcitrance on the part of members of the House of Assembly, including APC members. The statement added, “This unfortunate path chosen by the legislative arm therefore serves as a dangerous footnote to the health and survival of the APC in Rivers State. “Meanwhile, we call on the Honourable Chief Judge of Rivers State to respect the interim injunction in Suit No: OYHC/7/CS/2026, which restrained him from receiving or acting on the resolutions of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

A principal official of the ADC disclosed that the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance was originally proposed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo openly campaigned for Obi in 2023 and mobilised support for him across the country against the All Progressives Congress candidate, now President Bola Tinubu. Former President Obasanjo is the one who connected the two of them (Obi and Kwankwaso), and he is committed to their alliance. Obidients welcome Obi, Kwankwaso allianceHowever, the Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, a group of Obi’s loyalists, Yinusa Tanko, expressed openness to the alliance move. Obi’s camp pushes for zoningMeanwhile, supporters of former Anambra State governor are intensifying calls for the party’s presidential ticket to be zoned to the South.

Arrangements are in top gear for the marriage ceremony of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. According to the invitation, which has the minister’s picture, the weddings will hold at the Central Mosque, Abuja, by 1:30 pm on February 6. The names of the children are: Ibrahim, Suraj, Safiya, Maryam, Aisha, Fahad, Muh’d, Nana Firdausi, and Farida. He said, “By the grace of God, the ceremony will be conducted at the Abuja Central Mosque on February 6. I also want to say that the minister’s children who are getting married are five sons and four daughters.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed delight at winning the man of the match award following Nigeria’s penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout as Nigeria defeated the Pharaohs 4-2 on spot-kicks following a goalless draw at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday. The Chippa United shot-stopper dedicated the award to Nigerian fans and his teammates after helping the Eagles secure a record-extending ninth AFCON bronze medal. I dedicate this man of the match to them. The victory marked Nigeria’s ninth consecutive win in AFCON third-place playoffs, having now won all nine they have contested.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has pledged not to support, directly or indirectly, any action capable of undermining peace and safety in the state. He said he remains the governor of Rivers State, stressing that he is committed to delivering on the promises made to the people of Rivers State. “What is important is that I am still the Governor of Rivers State, and we will continue to do what we have promised the Rivers people,” he said. It shows that we are working and that Rivers State is safe. He however assured that despite the political challenges, his administration would continue to discharge its responsibilities and support all individuals and groups genuinely committed to the progress of Rivers State.

In a new interview with longtime radio host Abe Kanan of Audacy, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to its ninth studio album, "AfterLife", which came out in 2022. As for the musical direction of the new FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH material, Zoltan said: "The new record has a little bit of this soundtrack quality. Earlier this month, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH announced the first leg of its 2026-2027 world tour. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's 20th-anniversary world tour will showcase new material from the band's upcoming tenth studio album alongside the anthems that defined a generation of fans. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's current albums, "Best Of - Volume 1" and "Best Of - Volume 2", feature newly re-recorded versions of the band's biggest hits, including the No.

President Bola Tinubu has concluded his high-level participation at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and departed the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, returning to Nigeria after a week of intensive diplomatic engagements centered on climate action, energy transition, and global partnerships. The President’s departure was confirmed in a post on X by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who shared a brief vi…

In a statement on social media, the FSF protested about a lack of adequate security on arrival, inadequate accommodation, confusion over training facilities and insufficient tickets being provided for Senegal fans. Having beaten Egypt in Wednesday’s semi-final in Tangier, the Senegal squad made the 75-minute journey south to the capital on the Al-Boraq high-speed train. “We have to say what happened is abnormal, abnormal for a team like Senegal to be left with the crowd like that,” the Senegal manager, Pape Thiaw, said on Saturday. Tensions have been inflamed over the past few days with visiting teams accusing Morocco of seeking every conceivable advantage. Refereeing has been a recurring problem with the officials for all four quarter-finals changed less than 24 hours before kick-off, in part because Morocco protested about the Egyptian official they had been allocated for their game against Cameroon.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their resilience and impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Peller gave the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday after the Super Eagles defeated Egypt’s Pharaohs 4–2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal in a tense third-place playoff at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca. However, fate favoured the Moroccans that day, leaving the Super Eagles without the desired outcome,” he said. He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Super Eagles in future international engagements and continue to make the country proud. “The Super Eagles made us proud.

Some yet to be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan in Oyo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed this in a statement, on Saturday, in Ibadan, the state capital. The statement read, “There was an attack at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, where yet to be identified gunmen stormed the facility in a commando-style operation. “One police officer tragically died while repelling the attack, injuring some of the assailants, and the Chinese expatriate principal was abducted. “Immediately informed, the state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, directed the AC Operations to lead the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and tactical teams to the scene.